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if we genuinely want to preserve BTS's legacy, we need to become more organised, disciplined and intentional about how we contribute. i think there are FIVE major areas we need to focus on. these are the areas that need consistent effort, and people can choose where their skills and interests are best suited. 1. FACT-CHECKERS / RESEARCH & CORRECTION we need people who actively monitor misinformation surrounding BTS and correct it with credible information, evidence and sources. the approach needs to be factual, composed and professional. no whining, no emotional arguments, no fanwars and absolutely no personal attacks. if you come across misinformation, address it with facts. provide context, cite sources and make accurate information accessible. the objective is to correct the narrative, not to win arguments with people who have no intention of listening. 2. BTS MUSIC & ART ADVOCATES we need people who are willing to enter broader music conversations and talk about BTS's artistry. this requires people who are musically informed, confident in discussing music and emotionally prepared to encounter racist, xenophobic or dismissive remarks without being provoked into unnecessary arguments. talk about their songwriting, production, composition, vocals, rap, performances, discography and artistic evolution. bring BTS into conversations about music itself. compare and contextualise their work alongside other artists and genres where relevant. the point is to make people engage with BTS as musicians and artists, beyond the usual K-pop conversations. 3. CHART, DATA & ARCHIVAL ACCOUNTS we need people who actively document and preserve BTS's achievements, records, statistics and chart history. i want us to start presenting these achievements within the broader music industry wherever the categories accurately apply. talk about first male artist, first group, first Korean group, records held by artists globally and achievements in the wider music landscape. stop unnecessarily confining every achievement to a K-pop context. we need proper documentation, updated statistics, reliable sources and accounts dedicated to preserving this information. 4. BTS HISTORY, DOCUMENTATION & ORIGINAL CONTENT we need people who actively revisit, document and discuss BTS's original content. their interviews, documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, archived conversations, original productions, career milestones and historical material. there is so much information about BTS as artists that deserves to be revisited, documented and made accessible. we need people who can bring attention back to these materials, contextualise them, highlight important moments in their careers and preserve their stories for newer generations of fans and anyone discovering BTS in the future. 5. COMMUNITY, FUN & POSITIVE AMPLIFICATION and just as importantly, we need people who keep the fun alive. people who share funny RUN BTS clips, hilarious moments, edits, compilations, iconic interactions, memorable performances and all the little things that make being an ARMY enjoyable. we need to create an environment where people can celebrate BTS, laugh together, share their favourite memories and enjoy being part of this community without every conversation revolving around hate, controversy or fanwars. positive amplification matters too. let's give BTS and ARMY something enjoyable to engage with every day. NOW, WHAT CAN WE ACTUALLY DO? go into your GCs with trusted mutuals. discuss these 5 areas & figure out where each person can contribute best. choose one category and take responsibility for it. i can personally help with the positive amplification / praising side of things. and if anyone here is interested in volunteering with me to enter broader music spaces and discuss BTS's artistry, i'm more than willing to create a separate GC for that.